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Code of Conduct

The Bangor School Department believes that personal and collective achievement across the learning community is enhanced by observing and working toward five core elements of the Code of Conduct: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Compassion and Ambition. These expectations apply to all members of the greater Bangor School Department community and extend to all school activities.

Honesty – Be a trustworthy student, citizen, and friend.

 Tell the truth.

 Do your own work on assignments and tests.

 Request and receive permission before using or borrowing others’ things.

Respect – Recognize the rights of others and practice appropriate ethical and civil behavior at all times.

 Support others by demonstrating tolerance of differences in beliefs, opinions, appearance, and skill levels.

 Seek and offer assistance when needed.

 Manage conflicts or disagreements respectfully.

Ambition – Be diligent in meeting your personal and academic goals.

 Complete assigned tasks to the best of your ability.

 Attend school regularly. Arrive on time.

 Give your best effort to reach your highest potential.

 Challenge yourself.

 Be a difference maker in the greater school community.

Teachers and Administrators at the Vine Street School will help students to learn and practice the Code of Conduct. Staff will consider existing learning and the developmental differences of students when administering a consequence for a violation of the Conduct Code. Behavior related to a child’s disability will be managed consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Consequences may include, but are not limited to, warnings, verbal or written apologies, time out, loss of recess, after school detention, meeting with the principal and/or parents, restitution, and in or out of school suspension.

To view the Conduct Code Policy in its entirety (BSD Policy JFC), you may visit the School Committee’s page on the Bangor School Department website atwww.bangorschools.net or ask to see the policy manual on file in the superintendent’s office.